Trailblazers Set To Face Southeastern In NAIA National Tournament

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KANSAS CITY, MO – The Ohio Christian University Lady Trailblazers patiently awaited their draw in the 2020 NAIA DII National Championship Tournament on Wednesday evening. Entering the tournament as the #8 seed in the Duer Bracket, the Lady Trailblazers will face the Fire of Southeastern University, the #3 seed overall.

Ohio Christian received their automatic bid following a stellar season and impressive conference tournament run in which they rallied off three consecutive wins of 10+ points, two of which took place on the road. Their championship victory on Tuesday at Indiana University Southeast sealed their spot.

Southeastern received their automatic bid following a regular season title in The Sun Conference. They finished the season with a record of 26-3 overall.

The opening round of the tournament will begin on Wednesday, March 11th, however Ohio Christian playing Southeastern on Thursday the 12th at 10:15 AM. Live stats and livestream will be provided (PPV) by the NAIA.

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Trailblazers Battle Grenadiers (RV) On The Road

Published: February 5, 2020

NEW ALBANY, IN – Playing their fourth game in seven days, the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers took on the Grenadiers of Indiana University Southeast on Saturday. Despite a strong second half performance, the Trailblazers saw too many mistakes in the first half come back to bite them, as the Grenadiers went on to win 84-65. IU Southeast jumped out of the gates early to seize momentum, as a 15-4 run in the final 6:09 of the first half gave the Grenadiers a 45-26 lead at the intermission. Following halftime, the Trailblazers began to reap the benefits of increased aggression and

NEW ALBANY, IN – Playing their fourth game in seven days, the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers took on the Grenadiers of Indiana University Southeast on Saturday. Despite a strong second half

Pertuset's Game Winner Seals Lady Trailblazers Win Over IUSE

Published: February 5, 2020

NEW ALBANY, IN – Coming off a key bounce back win on Thursday night over Brescia, the Lady Trailblazers faced their fourth opponent in seven days on Saturday. Traveling to battle a tough Grenadiers' squad, Ohio Christian relied on a strong third quarter and last minute heroics to pull out their second consecutive win.

NEW ALBANY, IN – Coming off a key bounce back win on Thursday night over Brescia, the Lady Trailblazers faced their fourth opponent in seven days on Saturday. Traveling to battle a tough Grenadiers

Bearcats Rally Against Trailblazers

Published: February 5, 2020

CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Coming off a two-game road trip, the Trailblazers returned to the Maxwell Center on Thursday night for date with the Bearcats of Brescia University. Unfortunately for the Trailblazers, turnovers proved to be a key difference maker, as the Bearcats took advantage of Ohio Christian's mistakes in the 76-71 loss.

CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Coming off a two-game road trip, the Trailblazers returned to the Maxwell Center on Thursday night for date with the Bearcats of Brescia University. Unfortunately for the

Lady Trailblazers End Skid With Win Over Bearcats

Published: February 5, 2020

CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Following a two game skid, the Ohio Christian University Lady Trailblazers got back in the win column on Thursday night by defeating the Bearcats of Brescia University 79-50. With the win, the Lady Trailblazers get back to .500 in conference play. OCU began the night hot on both ends of the floor, holding the Bearcats to 13 points in the opening 10 minutes while they posted 27. The defensive intensity improved even more in the second quarter, as the Lady Trailblazers outscored Brescia 20-4 to take a commanding 47-17 halftime lead. In the second half, the Bearcats

CIRCLEVILLE, OH – Following a two game skid, the Ohio Christian University Lady Trailblazers got back in the win column on Thursday night by defeating the Bearcats of Brescia University 79-50. With

Balanced Eagles' Offense Hurts Trailblazers In Loss

Published: February 5, 2020

MIDWAY, KY – Despite a strong effort from Sophomore Justin Barksdale (SO/Fishers, IN), the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers dropped a conference road matchup on Tuesday evening, falling to the Midway Eagles 77-71. Both the Trailblazers and the Eagles shared time in front in the opening 20 minutes, as Ohio Christian built a four point lead with 3:02 remaining in the first half before the Eagles finished strong to grab a two-point advantage. Following the break, Midway continued to build their lead, growing it to as many as 11 points halfway through the second half. Ohio Christian

MIDWAY, KY – Despite a strong effort from Sophomore Justin Barksdale (SO/Fishers, IN), the Ohio Christian University Trailblazers dropped a conference road matchup on Tuesday evening, falling to